The History of the American Revolution

On April 19, 1775, the American Minutemen clashed with British troops in the Battles of Lexington and Concord. These battles marked the beginning of the American Revolution. After five years of planning and fighting, the British surrendered, and the United States was finally free. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on a journey through the events that led to revolution, the war itself, and the birth of a new nation.